| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $205.63 | 5.655% | $217.2584 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.41 | 10.781% | $229.7709 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.49 | 3.241% | $163.6267 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.28 | 8.556% | $139.2556 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.55 | 10.682% | $22.7452 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.54 | 9.584% | $182.5012 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.92 | 3.614% | $134.6153 | $134.62 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.82 | $1,089.7733 | $1,089.79 | $1,089.75 | $1,089.80 | |